![]() ![]() Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Powerful storytelling worthy of all the praise! - Alden GravesĪ young New Yorker grieving his mother's death is pulled into a gritty underworld of art and wealth in this "extraordinary" and beloved Pulitzer Prize winner that "connects with the heart as well as the mind" (Stephen King, New York Times Book Review). The stolen 17th century masterpiece will haunt Theo Decker's life for decades to come affecting every decision, threatening every attempt of happiness. Amelia StymacksĪ 13-year-old boy takes a painting during the chaos that ensues after an explosion at a New York art museum. Tartt’s masterful writing makes the length forgivable. Months after finishing I still worry about him, the little boy whose mom was killed in a terrible tragedy, the young man plagued by a moment of foolishness. ![]() The Goldfinch is as long and drawn out as Theo’s miserable existence, but that won’t keep you from needing to know how he comes out. The art of the novel is alive and well! Rejoice! If you read one novel this year make it this one! - Whitney Kaaz Her characters and plot are carefully thought out and executed without flaw. She is back and better than ever in this epic novel of life, death, fate, memory and love. The long awaited third novel from Donna Tartt was well worth the wait. ![]()
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